Evanston, Illinois vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 10.1% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,650 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Evanston, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower